1. Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) Consortium, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with the research of?
[A] Covid-19 Vaccine
[B] Human Genome
[C] Healthcare Robot
[D] Cancer Drug
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Correct Answer: B [Human Genome]
Notes:
Scientists from the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) Consortium have published the first complete human genome.
Researchers in 2003 released what was then claimed as the complete sequence of the human genome. But about 8% of it had not been fully deciphered. With this, more researches may be undertaken regarding disease-causing mutations.
2. Which Indian space tech start-up launched its first commercial satellite with SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket?
[A] Pixxel
[B] Agnikul
[C] Skyroot Aerospace
[D] Dhruva Space
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Correct Answer: A [Pixxel]
Notes:
Indian space tech start-up Pixxel successfully launched its first fully-fledged commercial satellite apparently called ‘Shakuntala’ or Pixxel TD-2.
The satellite was launched with Elon Musk-run SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-4 mission from Cape Canaveral in the United States. The satellite hosts one of the highest resolution hyper-spectral commercial cameras.
3. As of 2022, which country is the world’s biggest opium producer?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: C [Afghanistan]
Notes:
Afghanistan is the the world’s biggest opium producer, at present. Recently, the Taliban announced a ban on the cultivation of poppy in Afghanistan.
The production, use or transportation of other narcotics was also banned. As per the United Nations estimates, Afghanistan’s opium production was worth USD 1.4 billion in 2017. It has been continuously increasing in recent months.
4. “Mission Integrated Bio-refineries” is an initiative of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Science and Technology
[B] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Power
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Science and Technology]
Notes:
Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh launched the “Mission Integrated Bio-refineries”, to accelerate innovation for renewable fuels, and chemicals for a low-carbon future.
It is a PPP (Public Private Participation) model initiative for ‘Clean Energy’. The scheme was soft launched by Dr Jitendra Singh in November 2021 at the COP26 side event at the Mission Innovation Annual Gathering.
5. Who is the head of the SEBI Committee on strengthening of governance norms at Stock exchanges?
[A] UK Sinha
[B] Ajay Tyagi
[C] G Mahalingam
[D] Urjit Patel
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Correct Answer: C [G Mahalingam]
Notes:
Capital markets regulator SEBI constituted a committee for reviewing and making recommendations for further strengthening of governance norms at stock exchanges and other market infrastructure institutions (MIIs).
The six-member committee will be chaired by G Mahalingam, former whole-time member of SEBI. The other members include MD and CEOs of stock exchanges NSE and BSE, and depositories — NSDL and CDSL among others.
6. Which Indian state/UT has launched a project to set up ‘Hobby Hubs’ in government schools?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] New Delhi
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Delhi Government has project to set up ‘Hobby Hubs’ in government schools. It includes after-school dance, music, arts and crafts activities.
For the 2022-2023 academic session, this project will be implemented in single shift government schools. The project aims to make optimum use of school infrastructure and to use it after school hours to promote extra-curricular activities.
7. The Blue Nile River, which was seen in the news, originates in which country?
[A] Ethiopia
[B] Chile
[C] Mexico
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: A [Ethiopia]
Notes:
The Blue Nile, a subsidiary of the Nile River originates at Lake Tana in Ethiopia and travels through Ethiopia and Sudan.
A shipwreck on the Blue Nile River happened in Sudan’s Sennar province has killed 23 people, all of them female. The Blue Nile is an important transport route for people and goods in the African nations.
8. Which country launched the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)?
[A] Australia
[B] Japan
[C] India
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) during his address at the UN Climate Action Summit in 2019.
Madagascar has recently become the 30th country to join the India-backed CDRI. The CDRI is a global partnership that aims to promote the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks.
9. Iga Swiatek, who has become the Women’s Tennis Association World No.1, is from which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Poland
[C] Germany
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Poland]
Notes:
The 20-year old Iga Swiatek recently became the first Polish player become the Women’s Tennis Association World No.1.
She recently won the Miami Open to become the first player to sweep the first three WTA 1000 events in a season. Iga Swiatek became the first teenager to win Roland Garros in 28 years in 2020.
10. As per official data, what is the nurse-to-population ratio in India in 2022?
[A] 1.96 : 1000
[B] 5.96 : 1000
[C] 11.5: 1000
[D] 17.2: 1000
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Correct Answer: A [1.96 : 1000]
Notes:
The Union Health ministry informed the Rajya Sabha that India has 1.96 nurses per 1,000 population, at present.
As per Indian Nursing Council records, there are around 33.41 lakh registered nursing personnel, including registered nurses and registered midwives, nurse associates and lady health visitors. There are 13,01,319 allopathic doctors registered with the State Medical Councils and National Medical Commission as of November 2021.